In a time when more swimming pools in the UK are being closed for renovations and repairs at huge cost, the qualities of Stainless Steel Pools have never been in more demand. Durable and virtually maintenance free, it’s clear why Stainless Steel is such a popular choice, domestic and commercial alike.
| Stainless Steel | Concrete |
|---|---|
| QUALITY | |
| Precision to 1/1000 | Free formed to ¼ |
| DURABILITY | |
| 25 year warranty | Cracking & leaking from |
| Chlorinated water | |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
| Deliver in 1 piece or flat packed for on site assembly | Large cumbersome staging area |
| STRENGTH:WEIGHT | |
| 25lb/sq ft | 250lb/sq ft same footprint |
| ENVIRONMENT | |
| Stainless Steel is a green material | Caustic paints, sealants, water loss |
| AESTHETICS | |
| Long life, maintains look | Respraying, acid washing annually |
Stainless Steel is an iron metal consisting of various alloys such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, titanium and copper and comes in various grades such as 304L and 316L: please see table below:
| European Standard EN | US / ASTM Standard |
|---|---|
| 1.4301 / 1.4307, 1.4306 | 304 / 304L |
| 1.4401 / 1.4404 | 316 / 316L |
| 1.4404 / 1.4571 | 316L / 316Ti |
| Grade to be determined | |
| on a case by case basis | |
| including 1.4462 | Duplex 2205 |
| Deliver in 1 piece or flat packed for on site assembly | Large cumbersome staging area |
| STRENGTH:WEIGHT | |
| 25lb/sq ft | 250lb/sq ft same footprint |
| ENVIRONMENT | |
| Stainless Steel is a green material | Caustic paints, sealants, water loss |
| AESTHETICS | |
| Long life, maintains look | Respraying, acid washing annually |
NB1: The limit values are indicative values. As well as the water’s chloride content,
other factors must be taken into consideration: temperature, water physico-chemical parameters, conditions of use…
NB2: For chloride contents in excess of 500 ppm, it is recommended that a specialist be consulted
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